WARDOGS Vehicles Guide — All 20 Vehicles, Prices & Unlock Requirements

WARDOGS fields one of the most varied vehicle rosters in the tactical shooter space, and knowing what everything costs, what it takes to unlock it, and where it fits in a match is the difference between making smart cash decisions and losing your $10,000 starting budget on a vehicle you cannot afford to replace. This guide covers all 20 vehicles documented from pre-release builds — from the ultra-affordable Bobcat right through to the fearsome Havoc combat helicopter — with exact prices, unlock requirements, budget percentages, and clear role recommendations for every stage of progression.

Key Takeaways

• 20 vehicles have been documented from pre-release builds, spanning five distinct categories.
• Categories include land transport, armed transport, tanks, artillery, and both combat and air-transport helicopters.
• The cheapest vehicle is the Bobcat at $500; the most expensive is the Havoc combat helicopter at $18,000.
• Every match starts with $10,000 cash — the L2A6 main battle tank alone exceeds that entire starting budget at $14,000.
• Cash persists between matches, so losing an expensive vehicle directly hurts your capital for the next round.
• Unlock tracks are completely separate: Driver Level unlocks ground vehicles, Pilot Level unlocks aviation, and Wardog Level unlocks heavy armor and artillery — these tracks do not cross over.
• Some vehicles require a one-time Cash unlock before they can be purchased; the unlock fee is entirely separate from the per-spawn purchase price.
• Transporting allies to a Control Zone is one of the fastest ways to earn additional cash mid-match.
• All prices listed are from pre-release builds and may change before or after launch.

All WARDOGS Vehicles

The table below lists every documented vehicle alongside its category, purchase price, and the requirement needed before it becomes available in the shop.

Best Vehicles by Role

Not every vehicle suits every situation. The recommendations below identify the strongest choice for each battlefield role, factoring in price, availability, and practical performance.

How to Unlock Vehicles

WARDOGS uses five distinct unlock methods. The critical distinction to understand is that unlocking a vehicle does not make it free — you still pay the full purchase price every time you spawn it. Unlocking simply adds the vehicle to your available roster.

• No requirement (direct purchase): The Bobcat, Kodiak, and MH-6 are available from the start with no visible unlock condition. Any player can buy them immediately.
• Driver Level: Applies to ground vehicles only. Dune Buggy requires Driver Level 10, Kodiak [M249] requires Driver Level 8, Humvee requires Driver Level 15, Humvee [M249] requires Driver Level 25, Ural Defender requires Driver Level 30, and Ural Defender [M249] requires Driver Level 40. Driver Level progress does not unlock helicopters — aviation has its own separate track.
• Pilot Level: Applies exclusively to aviation. The UH-1Y air transport variant requires Pilot Level 10. Driver Level does not count toward this threshold under any circumstances.
• Wardog Level: Applies to heavy vehicles. The L2A6 unlocks at Wardog Level 35, the Flakpanzer Gepard unlocks at Wardog Level 45, and the SPH-2 artillery unlocks at Wardog Level 55 — the highest ground-vehicle requirement in the entire roster.
• One-time Cash unlock: The Kodiak [Pickup] requires a $15,000 one-time cash payment to add to your roster, and the Ural requires a $60,000 one-time cash payment. This fee is paid once, separately from and in addition to the normal purchase price paid each time you spawn the vehicle.

Ground Vehicles

Ground vehicles account for 14 of the 20 documented vehicles, covering everything from cheap utility transports to main battle tanks. They divide into three functional subcategories: land and armed transport, tanks, and artillery.

Land and Armed Transport

The table below lists every ground transport with its price, percentage of starting budget consumed, and access requirement. Armed transport variants are included here because they share the same base hull as their unarmed counterparts but add a crew-served weapon that requires a dedicated gunner.

The Bobcat is the only option costing under 10% of your starting cash, making it the go-to choice when preserving budget for equipment. The Kodiak sits at a practical 25% — solid transport capacity at a cost that leaves most of your starting money intact. Once you pass the 50% threshold with the Ural, its $60,000 one-time unlock makes it a deliberate late-game investment rather than a casual purchase.

Tanks

Two vehicles fall into the armored fighting vehicle category. Both require Wardog Level progress and represent significant per-deployment cash commitments.

• Flakpanzer Gepard — $8,000 (80% of starting budget), Wardog Level 45. A dual-purpose platform capable of engaging both ground targets and incoming aircraft. Its anti-air capability is uniquely valuable when enemy helicopters are dominating the map, making it a strong counter-investment when the opposition is air-heavy.
• L2A6 — $14,000 (140% of starting budget), Wardog Level 35. The most capable main battle tank in the roster and the only non-helicopter vehicle that exceeds the full $10,000 starting budget. Fielding one requires either saving cash across multiple rounds or accumulating income through objectives. It unlocks at a lower Wardog Level than the Gepard (35 vs 45), but it costs significantly more per deployment.

Artillery

The SPH-2 is the sole documented artillery piece. At $10,000 it consumes exactly 100% of starting cash, and its Wardog Level 55 requirement is the highest ground-vehicle unlock threshold in the current roster. Artillery provides indirect fire support rather than direct engagement — pair it with forward observers and cover assets to extract full value from its long-range capability.

Helicopters

Six helicopters have been documented, split evenly between air transport and combat roles. Helicopter progression runs on the Pilot Level track — this is entirely separate from Driver Level. Leveling one track contributes nothing to the other.

Air Transport

Air transport helicopters prioritize moving allies quickly across the map. Both variants can generate income by delivering teammates to Control Zones, making them productive assets even when not engaged in direct combat.

The MH-6 is the recommended starting point for players learning to fly. Its lower price and the absence of a visible unlock requirement make it immediately accessible, and the handling experience carries directly over to more expensive aircraft. The UH-1Y offers greater transport capacity at 74% of starting budget but requires Pilot Level 10 before it becomes available in the shop.

Combat Helicopters

Combat helicopters are offensive platforms armed with miniguns or rockets, and they carry the highest price tags of any vehicle category. All four currently show no visible unlock requirement in pre-release builds, though this may change before final release.

The Havoc at $18,000 is the single most expensive vehicle in WARDOGS — nearly double the price of the AH-6R and 80% more than the entire starting cash pool. Losing one carries severe financial consequences for the following round, so deploying a Havoc only makes sense when your accumulated cash reserves are deep enough to absorb the potential loss.

Progression Tracks

WARDOGS separates progression into three fully independent tracks with no crossover between them. Time invested in one track does not contribute to another in any way.

• Driver Level: Governs ground vehicle access. Progressing through Driver Levels unlocks increasingly capable armed transports and eventually the heaviest ground platforms. The highest visible Driver Level requirement in the current roster is Level 40 for the Ural Defender [M249].
• Pilot Level: Governs aviation access exclusively. The UH-1Y air transport currently shows the only documented Pilot Level gate (Level 10), though additional requirements may exist for higher-tier aircraft in the final release. Driver Level progress does not apply here under any circumstances.
• Wardog Level: Governs access to heavy armored vehicles and artillery. The three Wardog Level thresholds — 35, 45, and 55 — correspond respectively to the L2A6, Flakpanzer Gepard, and SPH-2. Wardog Level 55 for the SPH-2 is the highest unlock requirement of any vehicle in the current roster.

Understanding which track each vehicle belongs to is essential for planning your progression path. A player who has focused entirely on Driver Levels will have no automatic access to better helicopters, and a dedicated pilot cannot buy tanks without completely separate Wardog Level investment.

Vehicle Mechanics

Several core mechanical systems apply across all or most vehicles and directly affect how you manage them during a match.

• Fuel consumption: Both ground vehicles and helicopters burn fuel continuously during operation. Running dry mid-mission can leave you stranded — plan routes and refueling stops before committing to long-range deployments.
• Field refueling: Jerrycans allow you to refuel vehicles in the field without returning to base. Carrying a jerrycan significantly extends operational range and should be considered mandatory equipment on longer missions.
• Repairs: Damaged vehicles can be repaired in the field rather than abandoned. Walking away from a lightly damaged vehicle means forfeiting the full purchase price — always attempt a repair before writing off an asset.
• Crew positions: Most vehicles have at minimum a driver and a gunner seat. A single player can operate the vehicle in motion, but the main weapon system — whether a mounted gun, cannon, or turret — requires a second player in the gunner position. Coordinate with your squad before spending cash on an armed vehicle if you intend to use the weapon.
• Aircraft countermeasures: Helicopters carry countermeasures capable of defeating incoming missiles. Deploying them at the right moment is the primary defensive tool available to pilots facing anti-air threats on the ground or from opposing aircraft.
• Cash persistence: Vehicle purchase costs are drawn from your persistent cash balance, which carries over between matches. A costly vehicle loss is therefore not only a within-match setback — it reduces your available capital for the next deployment and compounds if repeated across multiple rounds.

WARDOGS Vehicles FAQ

How many vehicles are in WARDOGS?

20 vehicles have been documented from pre-release builds: 14 ground vehicles (land transport, armed transport, tanks, and artillery) and 6 helicopters (4 combat variants, 2 air transport variants). The final release roster may differ from pre-release documentation.

How do you unlock vehicles in WARDOGS?

Vehicles unlock through one of four methods: Driver Level (ground vehicles), Pilot Level (aviation), Wardog Level (tanks and artillery), or a one-time Cash payment. Some vehicles have no visible unlock requirement and are available immediately from the shop. Critically, unlocking a vehicle does not make it free — the full purchase price is paid every time you spawn it.

What is the price range for WARDOGS vehicles?

Vehicle prices range from $500 (Bobcat) to $18,000 (Havoc). All figures are from pre-release builds and are subject to change at or after launch.

What are the tanks in WARDOGS?

Two vehicles qualify as armored fighting vehicles: the L2A6 main battle tank ($14,000, Wardog Level 35) and the Flakpanzer Gepard ($8,000, Wardog Level 45), which functions as both a ground combat vehicle and an anti-air platform. The SPH-2 is classified separately as Artillery.

Can you fly helicopters in WARDOGS?

Yes. Six helicopters have been documented — four combat types armed with miniguns or rockets, and two unarmed air transport variants. Helicopter progression runs on the Pilot Level track, which is entirely separate from the Driver Level track used for ground vehicles.

What is the cheapest helicopter in WARDOGS?

The MH-6 is the cheapest helicopter at $6,250 and has no visible unlock requirement, making it the recommended entry point for any player learning to pilot aircraft.

Does Driver Level unlock helicopters in WARDOGS?

No. Driver Level exclusively applies to ground vehicles. Helicopter access is gated by Pilot Level, a completely separate progression track. No amount of Driver Level progress will unlock aviation assets.

What happens if you lose an expensive vehicle in WARDOGS?

Cash persists between matches, so the full purchase price of a lost vehicle is deducted from your carry-over balance. Losing a Havoc ($18,000) or an L2A6 ($14,000) significantly reduces your available capital for the next round, making high-value vehicle deployment a risk-management decision as much as a tactical one.